Question 1

What is the primary purpose of maintaining a chain of custody for specimens?

Accepted Answer

To ensure the integrity and reliability of evidence

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To confuse the investigation process

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To increase costs of testing

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To limit access to specimens

Question 2

Which document is typically used to track the chain of custody for specimens?

Accepted Answer

Chain of Custody form

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Test result report

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Laboratory analysis sheet

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Sample collection guide

Question 3

What is a critical element that must be documented in a chain of custody?

Accepted Answer

Time and date of specimen collection

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Color of the specimen container

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Name of the testing laboratory

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Number of specimens collected

Question 4

Who is primarily responsible for ensuring proper chain of custody during an investigation?

Accepted Answer

The evidence custodian

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The investigator's assistant

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The judge

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The lab technician

Question 5

What can happen if the chain of custody is broken?

Accepted Answer

The evidence may be deemed inadmissible in court

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The evidence will be automatically accepted

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The investigation will be expedited

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The evidence will gain more credibility

Question 6

What is one key principle behind the chain of custody?

Accepted Answer

Every person who handles the specimen must document their actions

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Only the first collector needs to document

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Documentation is not necessary if the specimen is sealed

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The specimen can be handled without recording actions

Question 7

What is a consequence of failing to properly maintain chain of custody?

Accepted Answer

Legal challenges to the evidence’s validity

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Increased funding for the laboratory

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Guaranteed conviction

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Faster trial proceedings

Question 8

Which of the following best describes a 'tampering' in the context of chain of custody?

Accepted Answer

Altering or contaminating evidence after collection

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Collecting additional specimens

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Properly sealing evidence for storage

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Transferring evidence to a lab

Question 9

What role does the chain of custody play in forensic investigations?

Accepted Answer

It establishes a documented history of who handled the evidence

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It serves as a storage method for specimens

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It automatically validates the evidence

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It eliminates the need for evidence analysis

Question 10

Why is it important for evidence to be sealed after collection in relation to the chain of custody?

Accepted Answer

To prevent tampering and contamination

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To reduce storage costs

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To allow immediate testing

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To make it easier to transport

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